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Perth Now
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Man left in critical condition after trying to save Malcolm-Jamal Warner
A man left in critical condition after the drowning of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was trying to save him. The 54-year-old actor died after being swept away by a rip current on a beach in Costa Rica over the weekend and another unnamed man – who was injured in the incident – was actually a Good Samaritan who spotted Warner in difficulty and tried to save him. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told PEOPLE in a statement: "The victim appears to have entered the sea and was apparently swept away by a current. The man was rescued by bystanders and taken to shore, where he received treatment from the Costa Rican Red Cross. However, he was declared lifeless at the scene." A spokesperson for the OIJ confirmed to PEOPLE that the second victim "came in [the water] to help Mr. Warner." The spokesperson added that the other person had no personal connection to Warner, but saw him from the beach and tried to help. The Cosby Show actor Warner was on vacation with his wife and daughter at the time of the accident, according to NBC News. The OIJ also confirmed that Warner's autopsy showed he died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion. It added: 'The body will be removed from the Judicial Morgue by a funeral service company hired by Mr. Warner's family.' Meanwhile, tributes to Malcolm poured in from across the showbiz world, with his 9-1-1 co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt stating that the tragedy "hurts my heart". She wrote on social media: "This hurts my heart. A gentleman, an incredible talent and we were so lucky to have him in the 9-1-1 family. Heartbroken and sending love to his family." Comedian Sherri Shepherd described Malcolm as "one of the most-grounded people I've met in our business" after working with him on the TV series Sherri. She said: "As someone who grew up on TV, Malcolm remained one of the most-grounded people I've ever met in our business. To know Malcolm was to know a renaissance man that possessed humour, grace, humility and deep cultural appreciation. He was just a good guy! "His passing is a true loss to the Hollywood community. He was a proud girl dad and loved his daughter so much. To his family, friends and all who loved him - my heart is with you."
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Heartbreaking new details emerge in Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowning death as second victim was trying to SAVE actor
A man left in critical condition after the drowning death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was trying to save the actor, officials have confirmed. The Cosby Show icon, 54, died on a Costa Rican beach without lifeguards present, and a spokesman for The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) revealed the Good Samaritan had entered the water to help Warner after he was swept away by a rip current. A statement obtained by People confirmed the unidentified 35-year-old man had no personal connection to the actor beforehand and was simply on the beach at the time Warner got into difficulty. An investigation is still ongoing. has contacted the OIJ for further comment and has yet to hear back. Costa Rican cops ruled Warner's cause of death as asphyxiation by submersion. Warner was swimming at Playa Cocles in Limon province when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean. First responders from Costa Rica's Red Cross found Warner without vital signs when they attended the scene of the 'water related incident' around 2.10pm on Sunday. CPR was performed on him for around 20 minutes before he was pronounced dead. Per the OIJ, Warner's body will be 'removed from the Judicial Morgue by a funeral service company hired and authorized by Mr. Warner's family.' Following Warner's shock death, lifeguards from Playa Grande — a beach community located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica — released a statement saying they were not present due to lack of 'resources.' 'We deeply regret the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Playa Grande. He was swept away by a strong rip current and died by drowning,' the Caribbean Guard, Costa Rica's volunteer lifeguard association, shared via Facebook on Monday. 'It all happened very quickly, and although there were people on the beach who entered the water to rescue him, they did not arrive in time.' 'He was pulled from underwater without vital signs, and despite CPR maneuvers being performed on the beach, resuscitation was unsuccessful.' The Guard added that Playa Grande is one of their 'most challenging beaches,' noting the presence of signs in English and Spanish that warn of the 'danger of death due to drowning.' Following Warner's shock death at 54, lifeguards from Playa Grande released a statement saying they were not present due to lack of 'resources' Though the Guard has patrolled there 'over the past few years,' they alleged that they were 'not present' at the time of Warner's death. 'Due to recent aquatic incidents in Playa Negra, we had redirected resources there and to Chiquita, another iconic beach known for its strong currents,' they shared in the statement. They then made an appeal to Costa Rica's president, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, and the government. 'From Caribbean Guard, a volunteer lifeguard association, we make an urgent appeal to the President of the Nation, the national government, the Municipality of Talamanca, and the entire Caribbean community to continue joining forces to minimize this problem, which, sadly, is on the rise ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.' 'We do everything within our reach. We have saved numerous lives in recent years, and if Caribbean Guard didn't exist, the number of drownings would be counted in dozens. We give everything we have to minimize the risks, but without help from the government, clear public policies, and strong support from local business owners, this will continue to happen.' According to the Red Cross, emergency personnel also treated a second person at the scene. An unidentified 35-year-old man was transported to a local clinic in critical condition, and his current status remains unknown. On Sunday, the Costa Rican Red Cross received a 9-1-1 alert about a water incident at Playa Grande, Cahuita, Limón. In response, three ambulances were sent to the scene, as per Us Weekly. Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Department told Us Weekly that their preliminary investigation indicated Warner 'appeared to have entered the sea and was apparently swept away by a current.' Warner had been in Costa Rica since July 13. The Costa Rican National Police reported that Warner's body was discovered near Cocles, a beach in the Limon province. While the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, experts note that some beaches in Costa Rica can pose serious risks depending on conditions. Though many areas are safe for swimming, others are known for powerful currents and rip tides that demand caution. Warner is survived by his wife and young daughter, born in 2017. Their identities have not been revealed. Warner was best known for his iconic role as Theodore Huxtable, the only son of Cliff Huxtable, on the beloved NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. He appeared in all eight seasons from 1984 to 1992, earning widespread acclaim and becoming a household name. At the time, Warner was just a teenager, but his performance earned widespread acclaim, including a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 1986 Primetime Emmy Awards. His character, Theo, was based on Bill Cosby's real-life son, Ennis Cosby, and was portrayed with depth and sensitivity. In the show, Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia after struggling academically during his freshman year at New York University—an arc that resonated with many viewers. Beyond The Cosby Show, Warner carved out a successful and diverse career in both comedy and drama. He starred as Malcolm McGee in the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000) opposite Eddie Griffin, and later headlined BET's Reed Between the Lines from 2011 to 2015 as Dr. Alex Reed. His television credits also included recurring roles and guest appearances on shows like Sons of Anarchy, Jeremiah, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Community. Warner also voiced the Producer character on the educational children's series The Magic School Bus.
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Perth Now
Caribbean Guard shares more details about Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death
The Caribbean Guard has shared more details about the circumstances surrounding Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death. The 54-year-old actor drowned after being caught in a current over the weekend during a family trip to Costa Rica, with the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) declaring his cause of death as "asphyxiation by submersion'. A new Facebook post from the Caribbean Guard confirmed there was no lifeguard on duty at the time of the accident as they had "allocated resources" elsewhere as a result of other "recent water incidents" at two nearby beaches. The post said: 'We deeply regret the passing of Malcom - Jamal Warner, in Playa Grande. He was swept away by a strong hangover current and died by drowning. It was all very fast and even though there were people on the beach who came in to rescue him, they didn't arrive in time. He was pulled underwater with no vital signs and despite having been provided with CPR maneuvers on the beach, his resuscitation was unsuccessful. 'Playa Grande is one of our most challenging beaches. It's a beach known by local surfers and there are signs (in English and Spanish) that warn of the danger of death by drowning. It's a beach that the Caribbean Guard has patrolled for the last few years. [Not] this Sunday though. Due to the recent water incidents on Playa black we have allocated resources there and on Chiquita, another beach, for its currents. 'From Caribbean Guard, association of volunteer lifeguards, we appeal to the President of the Nation, the national government, the Municipality of Talamanca and the entire Caribbean community, to continue joining efforts to minimize this problem, which is sadly rising ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. 'We do everything within our power. We've saved numerous lives in recent years, and if Caribbean Guard didn't exist, drownings would count by the dozens. We do our part to minimize risks but if we don't have government help, clear public policies and strong support from local entrepreneurs, this will keep happening [sic].' According to PEOPLE, a second man was also caught in the same current as Warner and is in critical condition.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowning: 'Deeply' Regretful Caribbean Guard Reveals Why No Beach Patrols Were on Duty
The actor died while on a family trip in Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20, after he was caught in a current New details are emerging in the shocking death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The Cosby Show actor drowned while swimming on a family trip in Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20. He was 54. Warner was "swept away by a current" and "rescued by bystanders and taken to shore," according to a statement from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). He was declared lifeless on the shore, and his cause of death was determined to be a result of "asphyxiation by submersion." Authorities are now shedding more light on the circumstances that contributed to Warner's death. On Monday, July 21, the Caribbean Guard shared a Facebook post regarding the drowning, writing that they "deeply regret the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Playa Grande." The post affirmed that Warner was "swept away by a strong hangover current and died by drowning" and added that it all happened "very fast." "Even though there were people on the beach who came in to rescue him, they didn't arrive in time," the post continued. "He was pulled underwater with no vital signs and despite having been provided with CPR maneuvers on the beach, his resuscitation was unsuccessful." The beach is one of the area's "most challenging" and the agency noted that there are "signs (in English and Spanish) that warn of the danger of death by drowning" throughout the beach. There were no patrols on the beach on Sunday, the day Warner drowned. Per the Caribbean Guard's post, the beach is usually "patrolled," but this Sunday was an exception. They had "allocated resources" elsewhere as a result of other "recent water incidents" at two nearby beaches that also have dangerous currents. The agency took the opportunity in the post to appeal to the government for more help. "We do everything within our power. We've saved numerous lives in recent years, and if Caribbean Guard didn't exist, drownings would count by the dozens. We do our part to minimize risks, but if we don't have government help, clear public policies and strong support from local entrepreneurs, this will keep happening." A second man was also caught in the same current as Warner and is in critical condition. According to the Costa Rican Red Cross, ambulances "attended" to two adult male patients on Sunday following a report of a 'water-related' incident. One was taken to a local clinic in critical condition, while first responders performed CPR on Warner, who was declared dead at the scene. In a statement, the Red Cross said, "The scene was subsequently handed over to the police authorities for the appropriate legal procedures." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Red Cross similarly reported that Warner and the other individual "were dragged by a water current at the beach." Read the original article on People
IOL News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Bill Cosby pays heartfelt tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner following his tragic death
Bill Cosby has remembered his 'very professional' 'The Cosby Show' co-star Malcom-Jamal Warner after the actor tragically drowned while on holiday in Costa Rica. Image: Bang Showbiz Bill Cosby has paid tribute to his "The Cosby Show" co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The actor tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of 54 after drowning while on holiday in Costa Rica and has been remembered by Cosby as a "great student" after playing his on-screen son Theodore Huxtable in the TV sitcom that aired from 1984 until 1992. The 88-year-old star told "ABC News": "He was always a great student, and I enjoyed working with him very much. He was very professional. He always knew his part ... He always knew his lines, and he always knew where to go." Cosby, who has faced sexual misconduct allegations from a number of women in recent years and had a sexual assault conviction quashed in 2021, explained that he and Malcolm remained close when "The Cosby Show" ended. He said, "Malcolm calls here regularly." Warner's cause of death has been confirmed as "asphyxia by submersion" by local authorities in Costa Rica. The country's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) explained in a statement that they "removed the body of a man who apparently died as a result of asphyxiation by submersion", who was later identified as the actor, who also starred in "Suits" and "The Resident". Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Warner "entered the sea and was apparently swept away by a current", according to "preliminary information" reviewed by the OIJ. The statement continued: "The man was rescued by bystanders and taken to shore, where he received treatment from the Costa Rican Red Cross. However, he was declared lifeless at the scene." Tributes to Warner have poured in from across the showbiz world, with his "9-1-1" co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt stating that the tragedy "hurts my heart". She wrote on social media: "This hurts my heart. A gentleman, an incredible talent, and we were so lucky to have him in the '9-1-1' family. Heartbroken and sending love to his family." Comedian Sherri Shepherd described Warner, who is survived by a wife and daughter whose identities he has kept private, as "one of the most grounded people I've met in our business" after working with him on the TV series "Sherri". She said: "As someone who grew up on TV, Malcolm remained one of the most grounded people I've ever met in our business. To know Malcolm was to know a Renaissance man that possessed humour, grace, humility and deep cultural appreciation. He was just a good guy! "His passing is a true loss to the Hollywood community. He was a proud girl dad and loved his daughter so much. To his family, friends and all who loved him - my heart is with you."
